[Do you know what you need after a trial like that? You know what. He's bent over the drinks cart, but turns when he hears footsteps. A whiskey's already in hand, although if he's observant he'll see a few drops dripping along the side.]
[urgh straight liquor again? Taako considers actually . . . turning this guy down, because maybe he should set a better example. Guess it doesn't matter - he's clearly had a rough day and maybe should be indulged this once.]
Got anything that's not bathtub moonshine? Because I'll take that.
[But he'll go for the sweeter tasting liquors anyway, because he's not needlessly an asshole sometimes. It's electric blue and will taste actually fairly decent, handed off before Haymitch sprawls in an armchair. Legs spread and slumped down a little, careless. He's got a gold bracelet semi-visible beneath the cuff of his shirt.]
You still gotta be able to get it up at some point though, don't forget that fun little part.
[Sipping hesitantly, then he seems pleasantly surprised. Wow? That's actually the perfect Taako drink. He's currently digging around . . . in the decorations on his giant wizard hat, and pulls down a little drink umbrella and pops it in there. For flavor.
He stays standing though, pacing just a little back and forth.]
I didn't? Good for me. Really worked hard over the years to suppress my feelings in public so nosey britches can't get a read on me.
[It might have been, it might not have been. He hasn't decided yet. He doesn't seem offended either at the good for you - in fact he takes it as a compliment.]
Everyone keeps thinkin' they're gonna get that without putting in the time or effort to like, woo me for it. Fuck off. Anyway, it's not really the backstory. Just always kinda been like that, and I'm chill with never self-examining or improving my personality.
[Fine? Letting himself fall bodily back into another one of the chairs, crossing one leg over the other and sprawling lazily, tapping a nail on the glass.]
Kind of a bunch of nutjobs aren't they? Willing to throw a, uh, girl into the grinder like that the second she cried.
Ooh, you came to the wrong guy if you want me to feel bad for her.
[But that's not quite what Taako means.]
People are survivors. When they see an easy way out, they take it. And it's way easier to turn on a crying girl when you're angry and scared than it is to be logical and try the most effective method.
Trust me, I know about survival. I'd forsake any of you bitches for a chance to get out of here and actually help the donguses I care about in a hot friggin' second, but it doesn't mean I have to be an asshole about it.
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week one, post trial
Date: 2019-10-20 01:46 am (UTC)And what can I serve you?
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Date: 2019-10-20 02:01 am (UTC)Got anything that's not bathtub moonshine? Because I'll take that.
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Date: 2019-10-20 02:04 am (UTC)[But he'll go for the sweeter tasting liquors anyway, because he's not needlessly an asshole sometimes. It's electric blue and will taste actually fairly decent, handed off before Haymitch sprawls in an armchair. Legs spread and slumped down a little, careless. He's got a gold bracelet semi-visible beneath the cuff of his shirt.]
You didn't seem so horrified by all that.
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Date: 2019-10-20 02:10 am (UTC)[Sipping hesitantly, then he seems pleasantly surprised. Wow? That's actually the perfect Taako drink. He's currently digging around . . . in the decorations on his giant wizard hat, and pulls down a little drink umbrella and pops it in there. For flavor.
He stays standing though, pacing just a little back and forth.]
I didn't? Good for me. Really worked hard over the years to suppress my feelings in public so nosey britches can't get a read on me.
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Date: 2019-10-20 02:14 am (UTC)Good for you.
[That's slightly more irreverent than it meant it to sound, but he's very genuine.]
And what's your tragic backstory, that you decided to do that?
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Date: 2019-10-20 02:16 am (UTC)Everyone keeps thinkin' they're gonna get that without putting in the time or effort to like, woo me for it. Fuck off. Anyway, it's not really the backstory. Just always kinda been like that, and I'm chill with never self-examining or improving my personality.
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Date: 2019-10-20 02:20 am (UTC)Fair enough. Then how about you take a seat and tell me . . . I don't know. Something you don't care about.
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Date: 2019-10-20 02:27 am (UTC)[Fine? Letting himself fall bodily back into another one of the chairs, crossing one leg over the other and sprawling lazily, tapping a nail on the glass.]
Kind of a bunch of nutjobs aren't they? Willing to throw a, uh, girl into the grinder like that the second she cried.
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Date: 2019-10-20 02:32 am (UTC)[But that's not quite what Taako means.]
People are survivors. When they see an easy way out, they take it. And it's way easier to turn on a crying girl when you're angry and scared than it is to be logical and try the most effective method.
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Date: 2019-10-20 02:32 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2019-10-20 02:35 am (UTC)Trust me, I know about survival. I'd forsake any of you bitches for a chance to get out of here and actually help the donguses I care about in a hot friggin' second, but it doesn't mean I have to be an asshole about it.
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Date: 2019-10-20 02:55 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2019-10-20 02:57 am (UTC)[Sipping.]
I said I didn't have to be an asshole, not that I'm actually able to pull it off.
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Date: 2019-10-20 05:34 am (UTC)[He drawls it out, lazily teasing in the world's most awful example of gallows humor.]
Would you try?
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Date: 2019-10-20 02:53 pm (UTC)[Laughing? At? His own joke? God. Bouncing that leg that's crossed over the other one, apparently feeling slightly chipper now.]
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Date: 2019-10-21 01:51 am (UTC)[He isn't moving from this chair, so take that as you will.]
So who's your guess for next week? Any takers?
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Date: 2019-10-21 02:03 am (UTC)[However, not making a guess.]
Don't wanna, uh, be too right and look suspicious though.